The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and where he ...

Among the first to confirm their attendance is US President Donald Trump, who will travel to Rome accompanied by his wife ...

The casket with Pope Francis has been placed in front of the tomb of St. Peter and facing the imposing Bernini baldachin. The ...

COMMENTARY: Christian communities that maintain a clear understanding of their doctrinal and moral identity and boundaries ...

The Pope's body will be available for visitation for three days and will be displayed in a wooden coffin, wearing a red ...

In the chapel of the Vatican’s Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in ...

After Pope Francis' sudden death on April 21, there are now questions about the next steps of the Catholic Church. One of ...

Crowds of mourners gathered at St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning as Pope Francis’ body was moved to lie in state ...

A few years ago, Pope Francis blessed the preferences for Jesuit ministries worldwide — showing the way to God through the ...

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

Pope Francis, who died a day after a public Easter appearance, will be remembered by a local pastor for being out with the ...

Mourners on Wednesday morning began filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope ...